The Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent with Wind Panels is an impressive incredibly tall, functional, and versatile shelter, with full rain protection because of its removable walls.
Key features & benefits
- Instant setup.
- Freestanding.
- Very tall.
- 5 Windows.
- 1 Door.
- Wind panels.
- Accessory floor available.
What is in the name
This Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent with Wind Panels is an instant setup structure, and this implies a frame that is pre-attached to the fabric. The poles are sewn-in into the X-crossed sleeves that you see in the pictures.
So when you unfold the tent, you simply pull the walls out and push the ceiling up. The structure is self-supporting and freestanding. The most important features are shown in the picture:
As you realize, the shelter is very tall, with 94 inches (241 cm) peak height, so it is higher than most of its competitors that are in the market.
The words Screen House in the name are not accurate because this is more than a screen house. Namely, it comes with removable walls shown in the picture below. So with the walls in place, it transforms into a true tent.
There is one zippered door on the inner mesh tent and it is matched with the zipper on the removable walls, you can see it in the picture above.
No less than 5 of the taffeta panels are with zippered windows, so you can have views around even when the walls are attached. Observe also how you can keep the mesh door as shown in the picture below.
The panels are with a skirt all the way around the tent. This prevents drafts and also drains the rain water away from the shelter.
Materials
The poles: All the poles are fiberglass with 11 mm diameter. There are many of them and this is reflected in the weight.
The fabric: The fixed walls are all no-see-um mesh with a taffeta skirt on the ground. The removable walls are a very durable 210D polyester oxford with a 1500 mm waterproof rating due to it PU coating. The seams are taped. These are CPAI-84 fire-retardant materials.
The package includes XL stakes, tie-down ropes, lantern hangers, and zip carry bag.
Who is it for
Regarding the area, they write about 128 square feet, but the dimensions which they provide contradict this, see the numbers below. In any case, you have around 125 ft² (11.6 m²) of the inner area. The structure is long and you can put every camping table inside and many chairs.
Regarding best use, you have already seen its features, so you realize this is far more than a simple screen house. You can use it as an annex to your camping tent, so this can be your living room, and a dining and cooking area.
When necessary, you can add some of the walls to make a windshield and to create a sunshade. But you can attach them all and this will be useful when you camp in a cold environment. It is great to have such a full protection while you cook and enjoy your meals. It can be used as a tent as well.
Regarding the weight, this is a heavy shelter with its 52.5 lb (23.8 kg). But this is not surprising in view of its instant construction that includes those numerous sewn-in poles, and all those removable walls.
The packed size is not its best feature, and this is because of its instant setup. So ease of use is on the account of its packed size. It is very difficult to put this in a car.
Regarding the price, this screen house may look expensive, but observe that it offers a lot. The huge mesh on all sides is an expensive material, it is easier to make a taffeta than such a mesh. On the other hand, this is more than just a screen house, it is basically also a tent with full rain protection.
Specifications
- Weight: 52.5 lb (23.8 kg).
- Dimensions: 190 x 95 in (483 x 241 cm).
- Inner area: 125 ft² (11.6 m²).
- Peak height: 95 in (241 cm).
- Packed size: 75 x 12 x 9 in (191 x 30 x 23 cm).
Accessory Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent Floor
To make the shelter even more comfortable, they provide the floor shown in the picture below, so you can order it separately. This adds a layer of protection between you and the ground.
The material is a durable 210D polyester with a 3000 mm PU coating and taped seams. It comes with 6 metal grommets and stakes to secure it to the ground, plus a carry bag. The dimensions are 190 x 95 inches (483 x 241 cm), and this is the same as the size of the screen house.
Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons
In summary, this Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent with Wind Panels is incredibly well-built, functional and reliable. But you would not expect less from such a renown brand. You basically have a screen house and a tent in one package. I have included it in my list of best screen houses for camping.
Below you can see how this item stands against my standard rating criteria that I apply consistently to all of them here in the site so that you can easily compare:
Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent with Wind Panels
Pros
- Very tall.
- Lots of space.
- Full protection.
Cons
- Very long when packed.
- Heavy.
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For more tents of this shape please check in the category Camping Screen Houses.
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